Clear, transparent pricing
The current pricing structure for Azure can be complex and varied. It can be challenging for partners and customers to understand the pricing structure, especially when you consider the thousands of services in Azure and the multiple options to buy. The new Azure Plan is aligned to a single global pricing model consistent across all channels. This means partners can offer Azure at published prices to customers. Doing so provides greater visibility to customers and builds trust.
While the price list is in USD, if you are in Australia you will be billed in your local currency using a monthly FX provided by Microsoft. The Azure plan also provides a clear billing cycle following a normal calendar month, giving partners a consistent and predictable view of Azure pricing across sales motions and billing dates.
Managing your costs with Azure With the introduction of Cost Management for CSP, partners can leverage the native Azure tool to create reports and insights for all their customers making managing multiple customers much easier. This tool is designed to track and control costs, prevent overspending and increase usage predictability. It can optimise virtual machines; ensure they are the correct size for your customers’ needs and identify when VMs are not being used in order to remove them. The goal is to save money and make sure you and your customers’ only pay for what is used. Some of the key features available include: